Avionics/Electrical Technician II

General Dynamics • Savannah, GA

115d

About The Position

The Avionics/Electrical Technician II position at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA, is responsible for providing technical expertise in testing aircraft systems, troubleshooting, and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact. The technician will demonstrate technical skills by implementing process changes to reduce costs and meet schedules without compromising safety or quality. This role may also involve filling in for the Senior Avionics/Electrical Technician to ensure that company goals of safety and quality are enforced while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field, or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and two (2) years related experience.
• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred.
• Other FCC preferred.
• Other NCATT preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installations and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems on aircraft per Engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect-free system.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations; troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Tests and maintains test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
• Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
• May include flight tests on aircraft as required in support of aircraft certification and final phase testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED